Tom Hingley set to release his ‘Carpet Burns’ biography

Tom Hingley, former vocalist with the Inspiral Carpets, one of the best loved bands of the Madchester scene is set to release his biography documenting his time with the group.

‘Carpet Burns‘ is a biography of Inspiral Carpets, a celebratory humorous setting out of 23 years of former lead singer Tom Hingley’s  life, both with the band and beyond, it talks about the Manchester scene of the 19late Eighties, and early Nineties, touching a variety of subjects including what it felt like to perform on the iconic Top of the Pops, stories relating to the bands 1990 Reading Festival headlining spot and what it felt like to be in one of the biggest Indie bands in the UK for several years…its a right riveting read!

Published by Route Publishing and set to be released in July 2012.

Tom Hingley will also be performing at Lennon’s in Southampton on Thursday 19th April.  Playing songs from both his solo release and classic Inspiral tunes, this is set to be a great night with an indie legend!

Tickets are on sale now and you can find out more details HERE.